§ UCA § 20A-1-106Duties of a clerk -- Prohibited action

Effective 5/6/2026

20A-1-106. 
Duties of a clerk -- Prohibited action.




(1)
As used in this section, "clerk" means an election officer other than the lieutenant governor.





(2)
A clerk shall:


(a)
comply with all of the following in relation to elections:


(i)
federal and state law;





(ii)
federal and state rules; and





(iii)
the policies and direction of the lieutenant governor; and








(b)
diligently learn and become familiar with the law, rules, policies, and direction described in Subsection (2)(a).








(3)
A clerk may not alter election procedures or processes to favor, or discriminate against, the following with respect to an election that the clerk is involved in administering:


(a)
a candidate;





(b)
an individual seeking candidacy;





(c)
a ballot measure; or





(d)
a proposed ballot measure.






Amended by Chapter 271, 2026 General Session